Taiwan Insurance Industry Newswire

Indiana Court of Appeals considers a case of contamination at a Taiwan factory

Over 18,000 people were employed at the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) Taoyuan after its opening in Taiwan in 1969. The plant made electronic parts for televisions.   In 1992, it was discovered that groundwater at the plant site had been contaminated, …

Taiwan dollar’s sharp appreciation poses risks to life insurers’ overseas investments: AM Best

According to a recent commentary published by AM Best, the credit rating agency, the Taiwan dollar has strengthened against the US dollar at a speed not previously recorded, gaining approximately 8% within a two-day span. AM Best states that this sharp …

Taiwan’s medical groups urge WHO to extend invitation for the upcoming WHA

Taiwan Medical Association held "One World for Health" press conference to urge WHA to extend an invitation to Taiwan. (Photo: Taiwan Medical Association) On Friday morning, the Taiwan Medical Association and 20 other major healthcare …

Best’s Commentary: Taiwan Dollar Rallies; Life Insurers More Exposed to Foreign Exchange Risk

HONG KONG–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#insurance–The Taiwan dollar has rallied against the U.S. dollar at an unprecedented pace over the past few days, which holds implications for domestic life insurers that have been allocating a large portion of their invested …

Taiwan would not be labeled ‘manipulator’: Yang

Central bank Governor Yang Chin-long (楊金龍) yesterday dismissed the possibility of Taiwan being labeled a currency manipulator by the US Department of the Treasury. “I’m confident that Taiwan will not be labeled as a currency manipulator,” Yang said at a …

Taiwan’s FSC revises digital insurer regulation to boost innovation, reduces capital requirement to US$16.5m

Taiwan turmoil: what drove the TWD surge?

When the New Taiwan dollar (TWD) surged unexpectedly on May 2 and 5, the country’s giant life insurers were immediately blamed for the move, given their huge size relative to the Taiwanese domestic market. Market participants, however, have mixed views on …

Trump is a threat to Asia’s giant insurers

Some countries are rich. Others are cheap. And then there is Taiwan. The miracle economy, home to the world’s most advanced chipmaker, has a respectable GDP per person of over $33,000. Yet the prices of its goods and services are only 42% of America’s, …

We need to talk about global risk — yes, even in insurance

I KNOW the subject of this paper might seem a bit outside the typical insurance practitioner's comfort zone. But as risk managers, we can't afford to look away. These are real threats — ones we need to acknowledge and act on. Sure, we've got …

The Return to Strategic Ambiguity: Assessing Trump’s Taiwan Stance

Would the United States come to the defense of Taiwan if the People’s Republic of China (PRC) invaded? Would the US Navy break a PRC blockade of Taiwan? How would the US military respond to a limited missile strike against military facilities in Taiwan? …

Taiwan Currency Shock Splits Insurers on How to Hedge US Bonds

Two Taiwanese life insurers are taking opposite approaches to foreign-exchange hedging after a surge in the island’s currency put hundreds of billions of dollars of their US bond holdings under scrutiny. Fubon Life Insurance Co. has “enhanced” hedging as …

Health Minister calls for Taiwan WHA inclusion

Health Minister Chiu Tai-yuan urges Taiwan's inclusion in the World Health Assembly in a Jerusalem Post op-ed. (Photo: The Jerusalem Post) Health Minister Chiu Tai-yuan (邱泰源) is calling on the World Health Organization (WHO) to invite Taiwan to this …

Taiwan dollar eases after historic surge as officials deny currency talks with U.S.

Workers at a wet market count and return New Taiwan Dollar notes to customers, as Taiwan is expected to show positive GDP and economic growth, amid the covid-19 pandemic, in Taipei, Taiwan, 15 Aug 2021. Ceng Shou Yi | NurPhoto | Getty Images Taiwanese …

Singaporean bank OCBC triumphs in $56m claim against insurer of capsized offshore vessel

Singaporean bank OCBC has secured a $56m insurance payout following a court ruling over the capsizing of an oil and gas liftboat in 2018. The judgment from the country’s High Court also clarified some points of English insurance law. The case related to …

The Taiwan Dollar Shock: All You Need To Know In 10 Minutes

In recent days, the USDTWD spot and forwards have collapsed, a significant change in what is usually a lower vol and managed pair.  The move has been driven by exporter selling, a shift in central bank reaction function and the market's acknowledgement …

Taiwanese life insurers' portfolios have billions of unhedged dollars

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Taiwan's currency is at three-year highs after notching unprecedented gains as insurance firms, pension funds and other investors quit U.S. dollar assets or scramble to hedge exposure. Analysts estimate billions of dollars' …

FX Daily: Taiwan’s Currency Rally Raises Broader Questions For The US Dollar

Image Source: Unsplash   The massive rally in the Taiwanese dollar over the past two sessions is raising concerns of USD-rich Asian countries being the catalyst for the next broader USD decline. That may be premature, and recent recovery in USD-denominated …

Taiwan shares edge down despite stable Taiwan dollar

Taipei, May 6 (CNA) The Taiwan dollar showed signs of stabilizing Tuesday, but shares in Taiwan still closed slightly lower as investors remained concerned over possible American tariffs on semiconductor imports, dealers said. The Taiex, the Taiwan Stock …

Korea's Joo, Standard Insurance 'get the bag' in Tour of Luzon

MANILA, Philippines — Joo Dae Yeung cornered more than P1 million as the individual classification champion, while Standard Insurance Philippines (SIP) banked the most in the team category with P1.63 million from the Tour of Luzon 2025’s total cash pot …

RPM Healthcare Study on Stage 2 Hypertension Published in The American Journal of Managed Care

ST. PETERSBURG, FL, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RPM Healthcare is proud to announce the publication of its peer-reviewed study, “Effect of Remote Patient Monitoring on Stage 2 Hypertension,” in The American Journal of …

Less Cancer Calls on Congress to Exercise Compassion as DOGE Cuts Cancer Research and Prevention Initiatives

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Less Cancer, a 501(c)3 charity working to educate the public and create proactive public policies regarding cancer and cancer prevention, is calling on Congress and the public to …

The Fire Risk Lurking Above the Grill in South Florida Eateries

How grease buildup and overlooked fire safety practices are threatening restaurants from Miami to Delray Beach. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lunchtime patrons at a popular Delray Beach bistro got a fiery surprise …

Banafshe Law Firm Changes Name to BANA LAW, PC After 22 Years of Service

Official name change from Banafshe Law Firm, PC to BANA LAW, PC. Same Team. Same Dedication. New Name - Proudly representing injury victims across California. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After more than 22 …

Physicians for MA Beneficiaries Express Concerns Regarding CMS MA Rate Announcement

Coalition comment letters urge changes to V28 risk adjustment initiative ANNAPOLIS, MD, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Physicians for Medicare Advantage (MA) Beneficiaries (the Coalition), a non-profit organization of physician groups …

Axios Investigations Firm Named One of the Best Private Investigation Services in Dallas-Irving Area

Axios Investigations Firm Ranked Among Top 3 in Dallas-Irving area by experts After Rigorous 50-point Inspection! DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Axios Investigations Firm has once again solidified its reputation as a leader …

ALL-CANADIAN PR POWERHOUSE POINTMAN NEWS CREATION KICKS OFF AWARDS SEASON WITH 2 MAJOR INTERNATIONAL WINS

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Globally top-ranked Boutique PR agency Pointman News Creation, Canada’s go-to agency for media-dominating PR campaigns, is storming into awards season with two major international …

Health Sharing Ministries See Growth as Year-Round Enrollment Option Gains Appeal

As enrollment periods for ACA health plans remain limited to a few weeks each year, more Americans are turning to alternatives that offer greater flexibility. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As enrollment periods for …

BioFlex Partners with K Pharmaceuticals to Offer Complimentary Dry Mouth Relief to Members

PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BioFlex, a leader in innovative healthcare benefit solutions, is pleased to announce a new partnership with K Pharmaceuticals. K Pharmaceuticals is the proud owner of Aquoral, a prescription- …

NI Holdings, Inc. Reports Results for First Quarter Ended March 31, 2025

FARGO, N.D., May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: NODK) announced today results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Summary of First Quarter 2025 Results – Continuing Operations (All comparisons vs. continuing operations for the …

PolicyX.com Expands Horizons: Gears up for motor insurance debut in FY26

India's motor insurance sector is witnessing robust growth, projected to expand from 1.12 lakh crore in 2025 to 1.82 lakh crore by 2030, at a CAGR of 10.25% GURUGRAM, HARYANA, INDIA, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gurugram, May 7, 2025 — …

Morrow Law Firm Highlights Key Legal Strategies for Maximizing Workplace Injury Settlements in Louisiana

OPELOUSAS, LA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Morrow Law Firm, LLC is drawing attention to the critical role strategic legal planning plays in maximizing personal injury settlements, particularly in cases involving workplace …

iink Welcomes Sunondo Ghosh, Ph.D., as Chief Technology Officer to Spearhead AI Innovation and Engineering Excellence

Engineering Veteran to Lead Ambitious Product Roadmap TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iink Payments, the pioneering FinTech company transforming how property & casualty insurance claims payments are processed and …

Agent Review Welcomes Medicare Answers Now with Agency Profile and 20 Verified Agent Profiles

BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Agent Review is proud to announce the onboarding of Medicare Answers Now, an award-winning Field Marketing Organization (FMO), with the purchase of a comprehensive agency profile and …

ConvergeHub Launches ConvergeHub 4.0: A Future-Ready CRM Platform Powered by Intelligence, Speed, and Scale

ConvergeHub 4.0 combines innovation, flexibility and ease-of-use. It replaces complexity with clarity - enabling teams to dive in and drive results quickly. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ConvergeHub, the …

14th Annual IICF Midwest Gala Raises $770,000 for Local Nonprofit Partners

Kelley J. Kinsella of Chubb honored for philanthropic and industry leadership CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Midwest Division of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization …

AMPLIFY Goes Live with CalcFocus Achieve Policy Admin System

CalcFocus Achieve supports AMPLIFY’s new Indexed Universal Life product in their innovative, digital-first approach to the consumer life insurance market PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CalcFocus, a provider of …

The Liquidity Event Returns to Jacksonville May 15 to Unite Business Owners, Franchise Leaders & Investors at Maggiano’s

Elite networking meets financial strategy at The Liquidity Event – May 15th, 6:30PM at Maggiano’s. Build, fund, or exit smarter JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Liquidity Event, an elite gathering designed …

Equity Access Group Embraces New $1.2M HECM Lending Limit, Reinforces Commitment to Jumbo Reverse Mortgage Solutions

Equity Access Group backs the new $1.2M HECM limit, boosting seniors’ access to home equity and expanding jumbo reverse mortgage options. CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the past ten years, reverse mortgages have been a …

GFT Expands AI Compliance to Protect The $236.6B Canadians Entrust in Credit Unions

Digital Transformation Company Combats Payment Scams and Identity Theft in Real Time QUEBEC, QUEBEC, CANADA, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global digital transformation company GFT is strengthening Canadian credit unions’ defenses so they …